2. Broccoli
Eat your Broccoli. When you were young, your mother always put more broccoli on your dinner plate. Broccoli contains many nutrients that are important for the body. Folic acid is a key component. This vegetable contains 52 mcg folic acid per half cup serving. This amounts to about 13 percent of the daily recommended value for adults.
There are many ways to enjoy broccoli. It can be eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable side dish. You can add it to salads for a healthy meal. It is full of vitamins and minerals but also contains a small amount of calories. Each half-cup portion has only 26 calories. You can eat it as much as you like without worrying about gaining too much weight.
